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Det Con Laura Logan, of South Devon CID, said: “This was a very serious incident and thankfully the victim did not sustain more serious injuries.

“We are appealing to anyone who may be able to provide any information regarding the incident, or who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area at the time of the offence, to contact police.

“I would like to reassure residents that offences such as this are very unusual, particularly in an area like Kingsbridge.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk or by phone on 101, quoting crime reference CR/092360/17.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers through 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org